sks help

[1evils1]

so im a newb ....
and i have recently acquired a early model Chinese sks, that needs major attention

heres a couple of pics








Now the major issue at hand seems to be the surface rust and second most the stock is junk.
I would like to just replace the stock with a tapco t6 stock but im not sure if it would still be cali legal ?
But more importantly i need advise on what to do with the rust and finish

thanks guys and i hope i posted in the correct section

[Mail Clerk]

1evils1,

If I were you I'd hand it over to the police and get rid of it! It's appearance looks too far gone for what it does. How's the bore??? Rusty??? I'd trash it..... Now check the gas pistol..... Rusty???? I'd trash it. This us unless you have the money to spend and restore it but again I'd just get rid of it and keep the receipt for your records. SKS's are still available but I haven't seen a Chinese version for a long time so one of the Europeans like Russian, Chech is more abundant.

Mail Clerk

[1evils1]

the bore and all of the critical moving parts are in decent condition
through my research i have not found with a sks with chrome finish as this one leaving me quite baffled on its history, although according to the serial # it should be a 1956 model
also i received it through family so i rather not just trash it

but i do appreciate your response mail clerk

[GUNFREAK]

Post war russian design weapons have been known to handle a lot more than a little surface rust. I have had some luck with Kroil on any rust or stuck bolts. It is sold in gun stores or you can order it online directly.

http://www.kanolabs.com

I would strip it down and give it a good cleaning. I regularly use Breakfree CLP as my all around cleaner/lubricant/protectant on my guns. It works for me fine. You will get a hundred other opinions on better cleaners and solvents from other people but that's just my two cents.

[comblock]

looks like a keeper. It looks like a parade rifle sks. Check with the sksboards.com for specific SKS advice.



picture from SKSboards.com

[blu97]

sks

1evils1,

If I were you I'd hand it over to the police and get rid of it! It's appearance looks too far gone for what it does. How's the bore??? Rusty??? I'd trash it..... Now check the gas pistol..... Rusty???? I'd trash it. This us unless you have the money to spend and restore it but again I'd just get rid of it and keep the receipt for your records. SKS's are still available but I haven't seen a Chinese version for a long time so one of the Europeans like Russian, Chech is more abundant.

Mail Clerk

WOW Take it apart and clean it first.

[Mail Clerk]

the bore and all of the critical moving parts are in decent condition
through my research i have not found with a sks with chrome finish as this one leaving me quite baffled on its history, although according to the serial # it should be a 1956 model
also i received it through family so i rather not just trash it

but i do appreciate your response mail clerk

1evils1,

All my SKS's have a dark blue/black finish to them so it's my possible belief it was taken apart and rebuilt OR like the others said it might be a parade rifle. If it is chromed then try some naval jelly to get rid of the rust. Check the bore carefully and give it a good scrubbing with solvent and patch. I hope your bore is at least frosted and not beyond pitting.

Good luck in your new project rifle.

Mail Clerk

[Bedpan Bandit]

I may not be the smartest man alive, but abundant may not be the best description for a Russian SKS. I'm sure there are way more Norincos on gunbroker than decent Russians. Over the years its been getting tough to find good Ruskies and I've only been able to find 2 while I've picked up 4 Chinese in the last year alone.

1evils1,

If I were you I'd hand it over to the police and get rid of it! It's appearance looks too far gone for what it does. How's the bore??? Rusty??? I'd trash it..... Now check the gas pistol..... Rusty???? I'd trash it. This us unless you have the money to spend and restore it but again I'd just get rid of it and keep the receipt for your records. SKS's are still available but I haven't seen a Chinese version for a long time so one of the Europeans like Russian, Chech is more abundant.

Mail Clerk

[OC_Gunman]

I believe the chromed chinese sks' are the Honor Guard models. Collectible and more valuable.

[1evils1]

interesting!
in your opinion would it be worth after striping it to have it it re-chromed ? or should i just parkerizing it? ive been reading and it seems i could parkerizing it myself but how would i go about getting it re-chromed ?
i was originally wanted to turn it into a nice tactical/hunting gun but now seems it might be a nice collectors piece
thanks for the help guys
also if i do turn it into a tact gun would a kit like this (of coarse with a 10rd mag) http://www.milsurpstuff.com/proddeta...rod=COMP66169B would the gun still be cali legal?

[1evils1]

also if i was to restore it to be a collectors piece would i legally be able to reinstall a bayonet because if i was to restore as one i would like it to be complete

[joemama]

also if i was to restore it to be a collectors piece would i legally be able to reinstall a bayonet because if i was to restore as one i would like it to be complete

From what I heard it usually destroys the value of a firearm when you refinish or restore it. If it isn't worth a whole lot though I would definitely get it cleaned up.

[GUNFREAK]

From what I heard it usually destroys the value of a firearm when you refinish or restore it. If it isn't worth a whole lot though I would definitely get it cleaned up.

This is true. When you restore a gun it is becuse of looks and not value. If you have a collector firearms that worth money just clean it up and keep the rust off of it.

However, with the abundance of SKS rifles in the market you could do it to have something to show and buy another for shooting.

Getting things chromed or re chromed is not something you do yourself. It involves nasty chemicals and its not cost effective for a one time project. You just find a chrome shop in your area (phone book or internet search) and drop the pieces off. I have had auto parts dipped in chrome before. The only difficult part for a rifle is that you have to remove the barrel in order to have it done and depending on your gunsmithing skills it may not be worth the effort. When you have items chromed you have to take all the pieces apart.